AVPS E-Waste Collection and Clothing Drive – Saturday, June 6

Posted on May 22, 2015 by Nicole Gibeau

Alta Vista Public School is holding an E-Waste Collection and Clothing Drive Day

Date: Saturday, June 6 – the day of the Awesome Alta Vista Garage Sale
Time: 9:00 – 2:00
Location: Alta Vista Public School, 1349 Randall Ave
Details:

E-WASTE
In partnership with the Ontario Electronic Stewardship (OES), we will be collecting all types of old electronics. These can be brought to the school parking lot and dropped in our bin. Please note … we are staying open an hour later than the garage sales are scheduled to stay open – so if you are holding a garage sale, and you have some electronics that you were not able to sell, please come and see us to get rid of them.

CLOTHING
OES has also set up a fantastic partnership with the Ontario Federation for Cerebral Palsy (OFCP) for a “Clothes for the Common Good” campaign. OES has a proven record of diverting waste from our landfills, and they have expanded their e-waste collection initiative to include the OFCP’s used clothing program.

FUNDRAISING
And the school gets some fundraising dollars based on the weight of items collected – both e-waste and clothes.

There is so much awesomeness in this collaboration – it is a win-win-win!

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Bring your bike and helmet to Spring Fair!

Posted on May 1, 2015 by Nicole Gibeau

And for more exciting Spring Fair news: Pedalheads will be Hosting a bike rodeo tomorrow at the fair!

Bring your bike and helmet and get ready for a super fun biking obstacle course that will include amazing ramps, a teeter-totter and a slalom course.

Children of all ages can participate, as the Pedalheads team will be there to assist and spot as needed. There will be great activities for kids on two-wheelers, training wheels, balance bikes and even tricycles! The more themerrier.

For more information on Pedalheads and the amazing summer camps they run, check out their website at: www.pedalheads.com

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Spring Fair Volunteers Needed! Here is the form:

Posted on April 22, 2015 by Nicole Gibeau

Spring Fair 2015 volunteer & donation form

Don’t forget: you can also simply contact Petra at 613-523-9198 or petra.alince at gmail.com to let her know how you’d like to help.

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Spring Fair is Fast Approaching!

Posted on April 12, 2015 by Nicole Gibeau

Saturday, May 2 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, rain or shine.

Here are some more details on the exciting events we have scheduled and how you can help out.

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Events and attractions include:

Fun Photo Booth
BBQ provided by Kelsey’s Elmvale
Jousting
Games
Class Gift Baskets
Face Painting
Hair and Nails
Silent & Penny Auctions
White Elephant Sale
Bake Sale
Toonie Toss
Bouncy Castle
Yummy Food
Cake and Cupcake Walk

All funds raised support Alta Vista Public School!

How you can help:

Volunteer your time…
This event is entirely volunteer driven! Approximately 100 volunteers are needed for May 2nd. Sign up for a fun two hour shift and still be able to attend the fair. See the volunteer/donation form for ways to be part of this fantastic event. Forms can be returned to your child’s class, or you can contact Petra at 613-523-9198 or petra.alince at gmail.com to let her know how you’d like to help.

Donate Silent Auction items…
We are looking for MORE donations for our popular Silent Auction.

Are you a business owner?
Your products and or services are what make the auction so great! Your business will be in our Spring Fair flyer; every attendee will get one.

Can you provide a service?
Dog walking, meal preparation, baby sitting…all popular and sought after services. Do you visit a business regularly? Invite them to donate to our school. Gift Certificates welcome! For Auction information contact Marty at (613)521-0123 or martycarr at sympatico.ca

Donate White Elephant items…
Our White Elephant sale is focused on children’s toys, games and books. Please consider donating items such as. toys, CDs, DVDs, trinkets, costume jewelry . No clothes or footwear please. Donation box at the front entrance of the school.
If you have a question about what we accept contact Barb Holland (613)-248-8289 raoul at magma.ca

Donate used Books…
This year we would like to limit our books to more recent books, so please no old encyclopedias, text books, or outdated travel guides. Event goers are looking for recipe books, how-to’s, design books & youth books: anything recent, in good shape and taste. Drop your donations off now until May 1st. Donation box at the front entrance of the school.

Grow a plant…
Donate plants like: hostas, day lilies, asters, ground cover, vines, healthy house plants, perennials and colourful annuals. Be sure to label plants with name and colour of flower. Donations can be dropped off Friday, May 1st or Saturday, May 2nd before 10 am. For more info contact Laura Lee at (613) 731-3863 or pippishirley at hotmail.com

Bake some goodies…
Our Bake Sale tables are always filled with delicious home-made pies, muffins, tarts, cookies, breads, cakes and loaves. Jams, preserves, sauces, and other NUT FREE FOOD items gladly accepted. Donations can be dropped off Friday, May 1st or Saturday, May 2nd before 10 am. For more info contact Barb Holland (613)-248-8289 or raoul at magma.ca

Donate Cakes and Cupcakes…
We need 60+ nut free cakes and many dozens of cupcakes for the ever popular Cake Walk & Cupcake Walk. The more decorations and candy on these the better! The kids love gummy worms and sprinkles. Donations can be dropped off Friday, May 1st or Saturday, May 2nd before 10 am. Contact Barb Holland (613)-248-8289 or raoul at magma.ca

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